Radar detector and dash cam

Kazansky · 01-30-2020, 07:24 PM

Looking to have clean install (no hanging wires) for my Z4MR
Radar detector
Dash cam

Any suggestions for makes/ models are appreciated.

I currently have $50 Whistler and $300 Blackvue in my MB GL 350, dash cam is fine but radar detector is not well fit due to third party holder that connects it to a rear view mirror.

XMetal · 01-31-2020, 12:02 AM

I guessed for a roadster, you can follow this for both Radar detector and Dash cam

For my coupe, I ran the cable for the dash cam similar to what's shown in the above video. However, for the radar detector, I just tap into the overhead light module. Here's a picture to show how it appears from the outside

pwrdbym · 01-31-2020, 11:11 AM

I ran a power wire for the detector and camera from the fuse panel behind the glove box. You can use an "add a fuse" to any switched power fuse. Note that a camera that has a "parking mode", meaning it's capable of recording while ignition is off, is likely going to need a second power connection to a 12v hot source as well as the switched power.
I use a Uniden R1 and the Viofo A129.

RobMCoupe · 01-31-2020, 09:28 PM

I have Blendmount for my V1 and Blackvue 900 dual dash cam. Blendmount is on the expensive side but I love it. Power Magic Pro is needed if you want parking mode for Blackvue. PMP have settings for voltage or time for camera. I can assist with wiring for PMP. It took me several times to tapped into the correct fuse.

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Kazansky Private 13 Rep 80 Posts Drives: BMW X7 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (0)	Radar detector and dash cam Looking to have clean install (no hanging wires) for my Z4MR Radar detector Dash cam Any suggestions for makes/ models are appreciated. I currently have $50 Whistler and $300 Blackvue in my MB GL 350, dash cam is fine but radar detector is not well fit due to third party holder that connects it to a rear view mirror.
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XMetal Colonel 1136 Rep 2,867 Posts Drives: Anything Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [10.00] 2018 Audi S3 [0.00] 2004 X5 [8.50]	I guessed for a roadster, you can follow this for both Radar detector and Dash cam For my coupe, I ran the cable for the dash cam similar to what's shown in the above video. However, for the radar detector, I just tap into the overhead light module. Here's a picture to show how it appears from the outside Attached Images
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pwrdbym Second Lieutenant 160 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 06 Z4M Roadster Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: OKC, OK iTrader: (0)	I ran a power wire for the detector and camera from the fuse panel behind the glove box. You can use an "add a fuse" to any switched power fuse. Note that a camera that has a "parking mode", meaning it's capable of recording while ignition is off, is likely going to need a second power connection to a 12v hot source as well as the switched power. I use a Uniden R1 and the Viofo A129. __________________ 11 BMW E93 M3-- 06 BMW Z4M Roadster 99 BMW M Coupe -- 85 BMW M635CSI 97 M3 Coupe (Track)--95 BMW M3 Coupe 91 BMW 850i 6MT--20 Ram 1500 16 Chevy Tahoe 4WD
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RobMCoupe Captain 60 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	I have Blendmount for my V1 and Blackvue 900 dual dash cam. Blendmount is on the expensive side but I love it. Power Magic Pro is needed if you want parking mode for Blackvue. PMP have settings for voltage or time for camera. I can assist with wiring for PMP. It took me several times to tapped into the correct fuse. Last edited by RobMCoupe; 01-31-2020 at 09:36 PM..
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